Vehicle Description
One look at this 1965 Ford Mustang GT-350 tribute is all that it
takes to reinforce the notion that the first generation of Mustang
fastbacks were some of the best-looking cars ever to emerge from
Detroit. Combine the scant number of miles it's logged since its
restoration with the impressive array of top tier performance
components it's got on board, and you have a fresh, strong-running,
classic ride that provides an exhilarating experience to match its
undeniable curb appeal.
The white exterior is ornamented by a pair of broad blue stripes
running across the top to ably match the color scheme of the
original Shelby GT350s, making for one great looking classic muscle
car in the process. Additional visual homages to the GT350 include
the addition of side scoops - a modification that's well done, as
they sit nice and flush just behind the doors - as well as a pair
of matching blue stripes across the rockers. Its array of chrome -
from the bumper and running horse grille emblem up front to the
distinctive pair of triple lens taillights in back - represents
itself well, with no serious dings or misalignment, and the Shelby
gas cap and dual exhaust pipes protruding just the right amount out
of the rear valance are nice finishing touches.
Inside, there's not much evidence of wear on the black vinyl
interior, with fresh looking buckets up front and bench seat in
back. The expanse of black carpeting running underneath also looks
great, and the application of Dynamat sits just below that to
reduce heat and noise coming off the asphalt, which makes for a
much more comfortable ride. An especially clean dash area lies just
beyond the woodgrain Shelby steering wheel, housing a set of Dakota
digital gauges in the instrument cluster and a retro-style AM/FM
stereo with satellite connectivity. Just below, a pair of vents sit
ready to carry the climate control work of the Vintage Air system
into the cockpit to keep you and your passengers comfortable. Raise
the deck lid in back and you'll find a full-size spare in tow,
residing with the battery, which has been relocated from up
front.
There's quite an assembly of quality components lurking underneath
the scooped hood. A Jasper 302 cubic inch V8 sits front and center
and, armed with a performance cam and 4-barrel carb, packs a full
330 horsepower - about 25 more than the original GT350s came with
and more than enough to propel this relatively light weight car
with gusto as it exhales into its Hooker headers. The small-block
is adorned with a Billet Specialities Tru Trac serpentine pulley
system that adds a great look to the powerplant and a Be Cool
aluminum radiator in front to keep temperatures down in more
demanding conditions. A 4-speed top-loader manual transmission
stands ready to be put through its paces via the Hurst shifter in
the cockpit. Even the most die-hard classic car enthusiasts will
admit that the excessive slop plaguing most vintage steering boxes
is less than charming, so the Heidts front end, with its rack and
pinion steering, is a welcome addition to this '65 that vastly
improves its driving experience. There are power brakes at all four
corners, with discs in front, so you'll also have fade-resistant
stopping power at your disposal. This nostalgia-evoking performer
sits on a set of 15" American Racing Torq Thrust wheels wrapped
with Cooper Cobra radials.
With its iconic visual appeal combining with a powerful drivetrain
and an impressive array of top tier components, this 1965 Ford
Mustang GT350 tribute is a must see. Call today!